English · Word Candidate

cha

/t͡ʃɑː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: chas

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Tea, (sometimes dialect) specifically masala chai.

Noun

Would you like a cup of cha?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Used to count out steps, particularly involving the hip-shaking sections of rhythmic Latin dances.

Particle

One–two–cha–cha–cha Three–four–cha–cha–cha

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Synonym of Korean foot: a traditional unit of length equivalent to about 30.3 cm.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “cha” mean?

Tea, (sometimes dialect) specifically masala chai.

Is “cha” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.